Last night was my 17th Bon Jovi concert. I would say that it was 'good'. Jon seemed to be struggling with his voice and was static on the high note songs. He was straining and seemed to be a millisecond off beat in the higher pitch songs. Not having Richie there is a definite downer(unless you're female and all you care about is Jon's ass)

Was also expecting that this being the first full bon jovi concert at an 80,000 seat former Olympic stadium in Australia's biggest city, that the setlist would have been London, Milan, Munich, Giants stadium style(it was last time they came to Sydney)

That aside, Jon did try hard and the last hour was better than the rest. Just disappointed that the main set list has moved more towards middle of the road rock. Livin in Sin, Blood on Blood, Always, Bed of Roses? All Bon Jovi concerts should have either Always or Bed of Roses...at a minimum.

Anyways, hoping for a better night two.